Putin rejects Trump peace talks, demands Ukraine surrender

In a phone call with US President Trump, Putin rejected peace talks and reiterated Russia's commitment to continue military operations until Ukraine surrenders, per Kremlin aide Ushakov. This marks a hardline reversal of any prior diplomatic overtures, signaling no near-term de-escalation. The claim is sourced from Ukrainian media citing Kremlin statements; direct confirmation from US or Russian officials is pending.